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Christian Institute's Colin Heart: Britain's 'Extremism Disruption Orders' Law Could Negatively Impact Christians
When Lakeisha Holloway plowed her car through crowds of pedestrians on a Las Vegas, Nevada sidewalk, one of the first questions asked by reporters included wanting to know if it was an act of terrorism. While the Sheriff over the investigation has said that he doesn't presently see that as a motive, the Paris and the San Bernardino, California attacks have left people in a great deal of fear about Muslim extremists, ISIS and terror groups.
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Joseph Fiennes' 'Risen' Movie 2016 Gives Jesus' Story Unique Viewpoint
It seems that someone in Hollywood is always wanting to make a movie out of the life of Jesus. Sometimes it's been done well, sometimes not. Sometimes from Jesus' point of view, sometimes His followers. But the Risen movie that stars Joseph Fiennes will be telling Jesus' story from the viewpoint of an unbelieving Roman soldier.
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Christian Leaders in Albania Repent of Persecuting Other Christians
In what is being touted as one of the biggest displays of Christian humility and unity, Christian leaders who met in Albania are repenting of persecuting one another. Albania is across the Adriatic Sea from Italy, and Greece is to its south. About 41 percent of the people are Christians, with the Muslim religion not very far behind at about 38 percent.
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When Is Next GOP Presidential Debate? 2016 Full Schedule, Republican Seeks to Ban Donald Trump in Next Debate
The GOP apparently doesn't like Donald Trump's independent attitude. Trump has threatened more than once to boycott the Republican National Convention debates. It is now threatening to ban Donald Trump from party debates if he does not vow to pledge his allegiance to the GOP of America.
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Kenneth Copeland 'Concerned' about IRS Social Security Number Donor Collection, Senator Introduces Bill
Kenneth and Gloria Copeland apparently see trouble brewing for their ministry and every other American Christian ministry and church. The IRS wants Christian churches, ministries and other non-profits to collect the social security numbers of American donors so it can make sure their charitable donations claims are legit come tax season.
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Survey: Hong Kong teens generally identify with traditional Chinese cultural values
In order an effort to promote traditional Chinese culture, the Chinese YMCA of Hong Kong, in collaboration with Macao YMCA, Guangzhou Suigang'ao Teenagers Institute, and the Teacher Chang Foundation of Taiwan, has conducted a survey on teens measuring their cultural awareness. They found that Hong Kong youths generally identify with and support the values of traditional Chinese culture.
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Global Lutherans celebrate Reformation Day, ‘trusting in the power of grace in a merciless time’.
Yesterday, October 31, was Reformation Day, and Lutherans around the world held various events in commemoration. In Singapore, the Lutheran Church advocated for Christian communion, while the German Lutheran Church encouraged believers to face the challenge of “trusting in the power of grace in a merciless time.”
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Many American churchgoers expect their pastors’ sermons to help them understand and address modern cultural issues
American churchgoers are looking for more than biblical explanation from their pastor each week. Many expect the sermons to help them understand and address modern cultural issues.
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2.1M Korean Christians estimated at joint worship service to affirm family, oppose gay marriage, pray for nation
In the afternoon of Reformation Sunday, Oct. 27, some 2.1 million Christians gathered for a joint worship service from 2pm to 5pm in Seoul, Korea to “unite for repentance, revival, and restoration of holiness in our society.” According to organizers, an estimated 1.1 million joined onsite despite the bad weather with another 1 million joining online. The unprecedented joint worship service brought together Korean churches across denominations as they affirmed traditional marriage and family and
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Willow Creek Community Church invites believers to write prayer cards for the next president
This past Sunday, Willow Creek Community Church based in Illinois invited believers to “pray for the next president” during the service. The church not only expressed its concern for the upcoming election but also emphasized the role believers should play in the process and the importance of offering prayers for the nation's leaders.
